A Brief History of Cuba : From Columbus to the 21st Century.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cuba--History--21st century.

Cuba.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (126 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New Delhi : Prints Publications Pvt Ltd, [2021]

Summary:

This book provides a concise historical overview of Cuba from the time of Christopher Columbus's arrival in 1492 to the 21st century. It explores various periods in Cuban history, including its colonial past, U.S. military occupation, the neocolonial era, revolutionary movements, and modern developments. The text examines the sociocultural and economic evolution of Cuba, highlighting indigenous populations, Spanish conquest, the encomienda system, and the emergence of industries such as mining, ranching, tobacco farming, and sugar production. It discusses key historical events, figures, and struggles for independence while addressing the impact of colonial exploitation and the resistance against foreign domination. The book aims to educate readers about Cuba's rich heritage, its resilience, and the formation of its national identity, making it suitable for historians, students, and general readers interested in Cuban history and culture. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Legal page

Colonial Period 1492-1898

First inhabitants. Columbus arrives

Colonial society

Struggles for national independence

Military occupation 1899-1902

U.S. military occupation in Cuba

Neocolonial period 1902-1958

First decades of the neocolonial republic

Crisis of the neocolonial system

Revolutionary Movement 1953-1958

Revolutionary period 1959-1998

The early years

Institutionalization of the country. War of the entire people.

Economic crisis and popular resistance

Current situation

New Social Security Law

Draft social and economic policy guidelines

The Cuban Five

Symbols of the Cuban nation

Flag of the Republic of Cuba

Coat of arms of the Republic of Cuba

National Anthem

Cuba. Division by provinces

Pinar del Río

Artemisa

Havana

Mayabeque

Matanzas

Cienfuegos Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

93-6697-583-6